African Art Auction Ending 4/9

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This antelope rod puppet head, possibly Daje the roan antelope, has a lizard on the crown of its head and spotted lizards that may be chameleons on its horns. The position of the animals on the antelope's horns is similar to that seen in lot 64. The antelope's articulated jaw is held in place by a rubber strap. H 14 in. Wood, paint, rubber, metal, string. Page number 127 figure 138 in the book: The colorful Sogo Bò Puppets of Mali, Mary Sue Rosen Paul, Paul Peter Rosen.

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RITUAL PRIEST’S DUGE CHAINS (2) AND BRACELET. Dogon people, Mali. According to Dogon belief, the stones attached to the chain are duge which symbolize the bones of ancestors and the creator God’s egg from which the world was created. The stones are retrieved from caves where ancestors were buried. Probably dating from the early 20th century. (A) Bracelet and chain mounted in shadow box measuring H 16in W 12in. (B) Chain with elongated paired links of twisted iron and oval ritual stone in iron basket. L 14in. Iron, stone. (C) Chain with miniature blacksmith’s tongs and pins which are used ritually to defend against persons with evil intentions. Chain has finer links where it goes around wearer’s neck. L 23in. Iron.

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Sotigi, the horseman, is mounted on So, a horse rod puppet. The rod by which the puppet is held protrudes below So's tail. The figure's articulated limbs are moved with strings from below. H 23.5 in. Wood, cloth, paint, string, metal. Page number 110 figure 120 in the book: The colorful Sogo Bò Puppets of Mali, Mary Sue Rosen Paul, Paul Peter Rosen.

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Pipes & decorative pcs incl one with beaded decoration, possible horse hair, carved bone faux pipe with detached "bowl".

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Carved figural statue of a man with his hand in the air, wearing a carved necklace. Purchased in the 2nd quarter of the 20th C.

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Two African art masks incl one on base tagged "Fang Mask Gabon" 18"T overall.

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F-SHAPED THROWING KNIFE. Kirdi people, Cameroon. Throwing knifes like this were thrown side-arm, rotating around their center of gravity. On custom base. Ex Martial Bronsin Collection Brussels Belgium Dated late 19th or early 20th century. On custom base. Iron. L 22in.

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"Markha mask, 13thC, Mali" marked on tag, approx 12"x9".

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FIVE OLD GOLD WEIGHTS (1700-1900). Akan people, Ghana. All brass cast by the lost wax method and marked on reverse with collection numbers. G12: Round; G14 Square with one corner cut off to adjust the weight; G14C and G14D: Squares with swastika symbol. The swastika, a cruciform design, is an ancient motif with many meanings such as mysterious power and a crossroad. Among the Akan people of Ghana, it is called "the monkey's foot". G14E: Rectangle with fortress design. Sizes range from 0.5in to 1.75in. All Ex Scott Semans Collection.

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BANDAKA “JELLYFISH” FORM CURRENCY. Mambila and Chamba people, Cameroon. The semi-oval blade is divided into 2 sections separated by a narrow spine that arises from the handle. The lower edge of one half of the blade is rippled and a knob protrudes from the other half. The upper third of the handle just below the blade is wrapped with an iron band, presumably to add greater importance to the object. The lower end of the shaft is curved like an umbrella handle. The name, Bandaka, comes from the name of a small village where these objects were first found by explorers around 1900, but it is not known if these objects are produced in this village, On custom base. Hand forged iron. H 16in. Ex Roberto Ballarini collection, Milan Italy.

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GHANAIAN PUPPETS (2). (A) Ewe people. Hand puppet representing an elephant. Collected from Gadede Gilbert, puppet maker, in Accra 2005. Can be displayed on a capped bottle filled with water or sand. Calabash, printed Kente cloth, cowrie shells, wood. H 15in. (B) Ashante people. String puppet of a woman carrying a load of firewood on her head. She is dressed in a printed cotton blouse, skirt, and white sandals. Multiple articulated joints moved by strings. On custom base. The stem of the base fits into a socket in the back at the top of the skirt under the blouse. Wood, cloth, string, leather, metal. H 16in.

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PENDANTS (5). Coptic Christian people, Ethiopia. Four variants of cross form and one star. Silver-nickel alloy. 1.5in-3in.

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Three figurines, one pair male & female both with shell & beaded decoration, third with feather headdress. Largest is 13"T.

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COPTIC PENDANTS (4). Ethiopia. Worn as amulets by Coptic Christian people. Three cross forms and one star. Silver/nickel alloy. 1.5in-2.25in.

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Avian brass gold weights (3) including a stork with a along beak, an unidentified bird with a beard, and a bird with a cannon under each wing.

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PENDANTS (2). Tuareg people, Mali, Niger. The Tuareg are nomadic people in the Southern Sahara. Each subtribe has its own customs and a unique identifying pendant. Because of rebellion and terrorist activity in the region for the past decade, pendants such as these are now difficult to obtain. Arrowhead shape on beaded chain with silver tubes. Iferouane people 3in. Anchor shape on twisted leather strands. ? InGall people 2.5in. Both sliver, nickel, copper alloy.

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Ethiopian cross pendants (4). The largest pendant is articulated. Metal alloy (nickel, copper, silver, etc.). 1 ¾ in -3 ½ in.

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GOLD WEIGHTS (4). Ivory Coast/Ghana. Three square (1.75in) one scorpion (3.5in). Brass.

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Three decorative pcs marked "Complements of Sokoto state government" with snake skin decoration. Larger 30" dia.

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Various items incl pair of matching wall hangings, metal matchbox holder, Chinese bowl, United States Seal display plate.